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Chickadillo (Chicken Picadillo)

Chickadillo (Chicken Picadillo)
Servings: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Picadillo

1 lb. chicken breast, 
boneless, skinless, cut 
into thin strips 
2 tsp. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, 
finely chopped 
1 medium green 
pepper, finely chopped 
1 medium red pepper, 
finely chopped 
3 cloves garlic, mashed 
⅓ cup no-salt-added 
tomato sauce 
⅓ cup low-sodium 
chicken broth 
⅓ cup fresh lemon 
juice 
⅓ cup water 
¼ tsp. ground cumin 
2 bay leaves 
¼ cup golden raisins

Garnishes

Fresh cilantro leaves 
1 Tbsp. capers, drained 
2 Tbsp. green olives, 
chopped

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. 
2. Add the chicken and stir-fry for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through. 
3. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken. 
4. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender. 
5. Remove the bay leaves and serve with brown rice and black beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and olives. 

Nutritional info

162 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 380 mg potassium


Source

National Institutes of Health